DEPRTMENT OF THE IR FORE FETP 23X4X Headquarters US ir Force Parts I and II Washington, D 20330-1030 5 October 2017 FS 23X4X FIGHTER IRRFT INTEGRTED VIONIS -10 / F-15 / F-16 / U-2 REER FIELD EDUTION ND TRINING PLN ESSIILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering. RELESILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
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23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 Table of ontents Part I Page Preface. 4 bbreviations/terms Explained... 5 cronyms Used.. 8 Section General Information...... 10 Purpose of the FETP Use of the FETP oordination and pproval of the FETP Section areer Progression and Information.... 11 Specialty Description Skill/areer Progression pprentice (3-skill level) Journeyman (5-skill level) raftsman (7-skill level) Superintendent (9-level) Training Decisions Higher Education and dvanced ertification Opportunities areer Field Path Section Skill Training Requirements... 15 Purpose Specialty Qualification Requirements Section D Resource onstraints...... 16 Purpose pprentice Training Journeyman Training raftsman Training Section E Transitional Training Guide...... 17 Part II Section Specialty Training Standard (STS)... 18 Implementation Documentation Job Qualification Standard (JQS) Specialty Knowledge Tests (SKT) Section ourse Objective List (OL). 20 Section Support Material. 20 Section D Training ourse Index.... 20 Purpose ir Force In-Resident ourses ir Force areer Development cademy (FD) ourses Interactive ourseware (IW) Section E MJOM Unique Requirements.. 22 Supersedes: FETP 23X4, 1 Sep 2012 3 OPR: 365 TRS/TRR ertified by: MSgt Wendy. Hansen, FFM (HQ USF/4LM) Printed Pages: 22
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 REER FIELD EDUTION ND TRINING PLN FIGHTER IRRFT INTEGRTED VIONIS -10/F-15/F-16/U-2 FS 23X4X PRT I PREFE 1. This areer Field Education and Training Plan (FETP), directed by FI 36-2201, ir Force Training Program, ttachment 2, is a comprehensive education and training document that identifies life-cycle education and training requirements, training support resources, and minimum core task requirements for 23X4X, the Fighter ircraft Integrated vionics -10/F-15/F-16/U-2 specialty. The FETP will provide personnel a clear career path to success and instill rigor in all aspects of career field training. This FETP supersedes the 1 Sep 2012 23X4 FETP. The official FETP can be found at the ir Force E-Publishing website: http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/. NOTE: ivilians occupying associated positions will use Part II to support duty position qualification training. 2. The FETP consists of two parts. Supervisors will use both parts to plan, manage, and control training. 2.1. Part I provides information necessary for overall management of the specialty. Section explains how everyone will use the plan. Section identifies career field progression information, duties and responsibilities, training strategies, and career field path. Section associates each level with specialty qualifications (knowledge, education, training, and other). Section D indicates resource constraints to accomplishing this plan, such as funds, manpower, equipment, and facilities. Section E identifies transition training plans for the career field. Section E identifies transition training guide requirements for SSgt through MSgt and other SNOs as required by the ir Force areer Field Manager (FFM). 2.2. Part II includes the following: Section contains the Specialty Training Standard (STS) and includes duties, tasks, and technical references to support training including ET conducted training, core and Home Station Training (HST) tasks, deployment/ut tasks, and correspondence course requirements. Section contains the ourse Objective List (OL) and training standards to determine irman training requirements. Section identifies available support materials and (when developed) a Qualification Training Plan (QTP) to support proficiency training. Section D identifies a course training index. Section E identifies MJOM unique training requirements. t unit level, supervisors and trainers will use Part II to identify, plan, and conduct training commensurate with the overall goals of this plan. 4
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 REVITIONS/TERMS EXPLINED dvanced Training: Formal course, which provides individuals who are qualified in their ir Force Specialty (FS) with additional skills and/or knowledge to enhance their expertise in the career field. Training is for selected career airmen at the advanced level of an FS. ir Force Job Qualification Standard (FJQS): comprehensive task list that describes a particular job type or duty position. Supervisors use the FJQS to document task qualifications. The FJQS tasks are common to all persons serving in the described duty position. ridge ourse: formal or informal course which allows the individual to expand his/her knowledge in another area of expertise. areer Development ourse (D): Self-study correspondence course to provide irmen with fundamental knowledge of their ir Force Specialty (FS). areer Field Education and Training Plan (FETP): FETP is a comprehensive, multipurpose document covering the entire spectrum of education and training for a career field. It outlines a logical growth plan that includes training resources and is designed to make career field training identifiable, eliminate duplication, and ensure this training is budget defensible. ertification: formal indication of an individual s ability to perform a task to required standards. ertification Official: person authorized by appropriate commander to determine an individual s ability to perform a task to required standards. ontinuation Training: dditional training that exceeds minimum upgrade requirements and has emphasis on present or future duty assignments. ore Task: Tasks that the ir Force areer Field Manager (FFM) identifies as minimum qualification requirements within an ir Force Specialty (FS). ourse Training Standard (TS): formal course document that identifies in broad terms the training individuals will receive in a specific course. Enlisted Specialty Training (EST): mix of formal ET training and On-the-Job Training (OJT) designed to qualify and upgrade irmen in each skill level of a specialty. Exportable Training: dditional training via computer assisted, paper text, interactive video or other necessary means to supplement training. Field Technical Training (Type 4): Special or regular on-site training conducted by a Training Detachment (TD) or by a Mobile Training Team (MTT). Go/No Go : In On-the-Job Training (OJT), the stage at which individual has gained enough skill, knowledge, and experience to either be qualified to perform identified task without assistance or cannot perform task without assistance. Initial Skills Training: formal school course that results in the award of a 3-skill level ir Force Specialty ode (FS). Instructional System Development (ISD): deliberate and orderly process for developing, validating, and reviewing instructional programs that ensures personnel are taught the knowledge and skills essential for successful job performance. 5 an
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 Maintenance Information System (MIS): Systems and applications that support and enable maintenance business processes. Used to document maintenance actions. Provides maintenance supervisors with products to evaluate organizational effectiveness and aid in decision-making processes at all levels. Master Task Listing (MTL): Document maintained within the work-center that identifies all tasks performed in a work-center. This includes core, critical position qualification, and wartime tasks. This document can be electronic. Master Training Plan (MTP): comprehensive work-center training plan that may include the Master Task Listings (MTL), Qualification Training Packages (QTP), the ir Force Job Qualification Standard (FJQS), the areer Field Education and Training Plan (FETP), task breakdowns, commercial publications, and any other document that supports training. Mobile Training Team (MTT): Instructors, trainers, training aids, and operational equipment that formal schools send to bases or operating locations used to perform formal training. Occupational nalysis Report (OR): detailed report showing the results of an occupational survey of tasks performed within a particular ir Force Specialty (FS). On-the-Job Training (OJT): Hands-on, over-the-shoulder training at the duty location used to certify personnel for both skill level upgrade and duty position qualification. Plan of Instruction (POI): n ET course document used for course planning, organization, operation, and validation. It provides course objectives, level of training provided, planned times, sequence of instruction, required resources, and specifies how course objectives are measured. Position Qualification Training: Training designed to qualify an irman in a specific position and is accomplished after upgrade training. Proficiency Training: dditional training provided via in-residence courses, exportable advanced training courses, or On-the-Job Training (OJT) training to personnel to increase their skills and knowledge beyond the minimum required for upgrade. Qualification Training (QT): ctual hands-on task performance training designed to qualify an irman in a specific duty position. This training program occurs both during and after the upgrade training process. It is designed to provide the performance skill/knowledge training required to do the job. Qualification Training Package (QTP): n instructional course designed for use at the unit to qualify or aid qualification in a duty position or program or on a piece of equipment. It may be printed, computer based, or in other audiovisual media. Resource onstraints: Resource deficiencies such as money, facilities, time, manpower, or equipment that preclude desired training from being accomplished. Specialty Training Standard (STS): n ir Force document that is published as an attachment to the appropriate areer Field Education and Training Plan (FETP) that describes an ir Force Specialty (FS) in terms of tasks and knowledge an irman may be expected to perform or to know on the job. It serves as a contract between ET and the functional user to show which of the overall training requirements for an ir Force Specialty odes (FS) are taught in formal schools, areer Development ourses (D), and exportable courses. Specialty Training Requirements Team (STRT): Primary purpose of the STRT is for the ir Force areer 6
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 Field Manager (FFM) and MJOM Functional Managers (MFM) to determine and present training requirements to ET. ttendees include the FFM, ET Training Pipeline Manager (TPM), ET Training Managers (TM), MFMs, Subject Matter Experts (SME), and ET Occupational nalysis Division. The FFM chairs the STRT. The ET TPM and TMs attend as advisors. Supplemental Training: Formal, standardized training within an ir Force Specialty (FS) that is in addition to required initial skills training and skill level upgrade training. It may support new and/or newly assigned equipment, methods, and/or technology. Task ertifier: See ertification Official Training usiness rea (T): Net-entric, GSS-F IF Web-ased application providing ir Force War fighters with global, real-time visibility into the technical qualifications, certifications, and training status of logistics, communications and information professionals ir Force wide. T supports base, wing, and work center level training management activities by automating training management business processes. The primary users of T will be any personnel directly involved in base level training management and certification activities. T is being developed and maintained by 754th Electronic Systems Group, Installation and Logistics, Maintenance Flight (754 ELSG/ILM) at Maxwell-Gunter F. Training Detachment (TD): n ET detachment that provides maintenance oriented technical training at an operational location. Training can address specific systems, including aerospace ground equipment, or cover new equipment techniques and procedures. TD qualifies personnel to maintain proficiency, increase skill and knowledge, acquaint personnel with specific systems, and keep personnel aware of changing concepts and requirements. Training Setting: The type of forum in which training is provided (formal in-residence school, On-the-Job Training (OJT), field training, Mobile Training Team (MTT), self-study, etc.). Upgrade Training (UGT): mixture of mandatory courses, task qualification, Qualification Training Packages (QTP), and areer Development ourses (D) required for award of a 3-, 5-, 7-, or 9-skill level. Utilization and Training Workshop (U&TW): forum convened and chaired on a recurring basis by the F areer Field Manager (FFM), designed to review the appropriate areer Field Education and Training Plan (FETP) and its attachments. The purpose is to ensure currency, accuracy, and completeness of content, to include specific formal career ladder training requirements. Workshops are co-chaired by ET Training Pipeline Manager (TPM) and include MJOM Functional Managers (MFM), ET training personnel, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). 7
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 RONYMS USED &P irframe and Power DL dvanced Distributed Learning FFM ir Force areer Field Manager F-OOL ir Force redentialing Opportunities On-Line FED ir Force Enlisted lassification Directory FJQS ir Force Job Qualification Standard FR ir Force Reserve ommand FS ir Force Specialty FS ir Force Specialty ode FT ir Force Training ourse FVE ir Force Virtual Education enter LS irman Leadership School NG ir National Guard U ir University vf vionics Fundamentals MT asic Military Training F ommunity ollege of the ir Force D areer Development ourse FETP areer Field Education and Training Plan OL ourse Objective List SIL ustomer Service Information Line TS ourse Training Standard DL Distributed Learning DL Distance Learning ourse EPME Enlisted Professional Military Education EST Enlisted Specialty Training HST Home Station Training HUD Heads Up Display HYT High Year Tenure IW Interactive ourseware ISD Instructional System Development ITP Individual Training Plan ITU Instructional Technology Unit JQS Job Qualification Standard 8
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 JSMT Joint Service viation Maintenance Technician ertification ouncil MDS Mission Design Series MFM MJOM Functional Manager MIS Maintenance Information System MML MJOM Mandatory ourse List MTL Master Task Listing MSP Master Training Plan MTT Mobile Training Team NO Noncommissioned Officer cademy NOI Noncommissioned Officer in harge OR Occupational nalysis Report OJT On-the-Job Training PM Professional Manager ertification POI Plan of Instruction Q Quality ssurance QT Qualification Training QTP Qualification Training Package SDI Special Duty ssignment SEI Special Equipment Identifier SKT Specialty Knowledge Tests SME Subject Matter Expert SNO Senior Noncommissioned Officer cademy STRT Specialty Training Requirements Team STS Specialty Training Standard T Training usiness rea TD Training Detachment TIS Time in Service TM Training Manager TO Technical Order TPM Training Pipeline Manager TR Training Resource U&TW Utilization and Training Workshop UGT Upgrade Training UT Unit Type ode UTM Unit Training Manager WPS Weighted irman Promotion System 9
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 SETION - GENERL INFORMTION 3. Purpose. This FETP provides the information necessary for the FFM, MJOM Functional Managers (MFM), commanders, training managers, supervisors, and trainers to plan, develop, manage, and conduct an effective and efficient career field training program. The plan outlines the training that individuals in this ir Force Specialty (FS) should receive in order to develop and progress throughout their career. This plan identifies initial skills, upgrade, qualification, advanced, and proficiency training. The FETP also: 3.1. Lists training courses available in the FS and identifies sources of training and the training delivery method. 3.2. Identifies major resource constraints that impact full implementation of the desired career field training process. 4. Use of the FETP. This plan will be used by MFMs and supervisors at all levels to ensure comprehensive and cohesive training programs are available for each individual in the specialty. 4.1. ET training personnel will develop and/or revise formal resident, non-resident, Training Detachment (TD), and exportable training based upon requirements established by the users and documented in Part II of the FETP. They will also work with the FFM to develop acquisition strategies for obtaining the resources needed to provide the identified training. 4.2. MFMs will ensure their training programs complement the FETP mandatory initial, upgrade, and proficiency requirements. On-the-Job Training (OJT), resident training, contract training, or exportable courses can satisfy the identified requirements. MJOM developed training to support this FS must be identified for inclusion in this plan and must not duplicate other available training resources. 4.3. Each individual will complete the mandatory training requirements specified in this plan. The list of courses in Part II will be used as a reference to support training. 5. oordination and pproval of the FETP. The FFM is the approval authority for the FETP. 5.1. Scheduled Reviews. The FFM will initiate an annual review of this document to ensure currency and accuracy. Typically this review is accomplished via correspondence and is accomplished by the FFM and using MFMs. pproximately every three years Specialty Training Requirements Teams (STRT) are held for functional areas (e.g. Instrument and Flight ontrol Systems, ackshop vionics, Legacy Fighter, etc.). During STRTs the FFM, MFMs, ET representatives, and Subject Matter Experts (SME) accomplish an in-depth review of the material to determine and present training requirements to ET. STRTs are normally face-to-face meetings. 5.2. Out-of-ycle Review. The FFM can implement out-of-cycle changes whenever necessary to address the addition of new platform, systems, changes to test equipment, etc. areer field members can provide inputs on content or change request to the FFM at any time via their MFM. The FFM will evaluate the information and (1) provide feedback on why the suggestion will not be incorporated, (2) initiate an out of cycle change, or (3) incorporate the suggestion during the next scheduled review, whichever is 10
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 appropriate. SETION - REER PROGRESSION ND INFORMTION 6. Specialty Descriptions. 6.1. Specialty Shreds: Suffix Portion of the FS to which it Relates..-10/U-2 vionics...f-15 vionics...f-16 vionics NOTE: Suffixes,, and are applicable to the 1-, 3-, and 5-skill levels only. 6.2. Specialty Summary and Duties and Responsibilities. Refer to the ir Force Enlisted lassification Directory (FED), accessible via mypers at https://mypers.af.mil/app/home, search for FED. 6.2.1. Helper, pprentice, Journeyman, and raftsman. Refer to FS 2374, raftsman/fs 2354*, Journeyman/FS 2334*, pprentice/fs 2314*, Helper, titled FIGHTER IRRFT INTEGRTED VIONIS, in FED Section II, for specialty summary, and duties and responsibilities. 6.2.2. hief Enlisted Manager (EM) and Superintendent. Refer to EM ode 2300/FS 2390, Superintendent, titled FIGHTER/REMOTELY PILOTED IRRFT MINTENNE, in FED Section II, for specialty summary and duties and responsibilities for 9-skill level and EM personnel. 7. Skill/areer Progression. dequate training and timely progression from the apprentice to the superintendent skill level plays an important role in the ir Force's ability to accomplish its mission. It is essential that everyone involved in training do their part to plan, develop, manage, and conduct an effective training program. The guidance provided in this part of the FETP will ensure each individual receives viable training at appropriate points in their career. Use table 10.1, Enlisted areer Path, in conjunction with the information below to manage career skill progression. 7.1. pprentice (3-skill level): Individuals are awarded their 3-skill level upon completion of initial skills training (technical school). t their first duty station a trainee will work with a trainer to enhance their knowledge and skills. Individuals are assigned shred identifiers for initial-skills course scheduling and assignment purposes; shred identifiers are provided in the FED. 7.2. Journeyman (5-skill level). Upon arrival at their first duty location, individuals must complete formal 5-level OJT training requirements as defined in this FETP, FI 36-2201, and the FED. This training involves completion of 2354 areer Development ourse (D) and all identified core tasks. Once upgraded to the 5-skill level, the journeyman will enter into qualification training to broaden their experience base by increasing their knowledge and skill in troubleshooting and solving more complex problems. This includes qualification on duty specific tasks identified by the work center supervisor. vailable proficiency and/or supplementary training should be completed as early as duty permits. Journeymen may be appointed as unit trainers and considered for job positions such as Quality ssurance (Q) inspector. Individuals will use their Ds to prepare for Weighted irman Promotion System (WPS) testing. ir Force Enlisted 11
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 Professional Military Education (EPME) is a rank-based model that ensures targeted delivery of institutional competencies across an enlisted irman s career. Resident irman Leadership School (LS) meets asic and omprehensive Phase 1 requirements and is required to assume the rank of Staff Sergeant. In addition to completing EPME requirements, individuals should also consider continuing their education toward a ommunity ollege of the ir Force (F) degree. 7.3. raftsman (7-skill level): Once selected for promotion to Staff Sergeant, individuals begin formal 7- skill level OJT training requirements as defined in this FETP, FI 36-2201, and the FED. This training involves completion of the 2374 and 2X7X Ds and all identified core tasks. Once upgraded to the 7- skill level, the craftsman will also train on any qualification or duty specific tasks identified by the work center supervisor. vailable proficiency and/or supplementary training should be completed as early as duty permits. The ir Force Specialty ode (FS) shred is removed at the 7-skill level, at which point airframe qualifications are identified by Special Equipment Identifier (SEI) codes. SEI codes are provided in the FED. craftsman can expect to fill various supervisory and management positions such as task certifier, element Noncommissioned Officer in harge (NOI), flight or section chief, flightline expediter, production superintendent, and avionics manager, and can also be assigned to work in staff positions. Once selected for promotion to Staff Sergeant, irmen should enroll in the NO Distance Learning ourse (DL), formally known as ourse 15, to meet asic Phase 2 EPME requirements. ourse 15 is a prerequisite for inresidence Noncommissioned Officer cademy (NO) attendance, and NO is required to assume the rank of Master Sergeant. In addition to completing EPME requirements, craftsmen should take courses to obtain added knowledge on management of resources and personnel whenever available and continued academic education through F and higher degree programs. 7.4. Superintendent (9-skill level): Formal 9-skill level OJT training requirements are defined in FI 36-2201 and the FED. 9-skill level can be expected to fill positions such as flight chief, production supervisor, and various staff positions. Once selected for promotion to Master Sergeant, irmen should enroll in SNO DL, formally known as ourse 14, to satisfy the asic Phase 3 EPME requirement. ourse 14 is a prerequisite for in-residence Senior Noncommissioned Officer cademy (SNO) attendance, and SNO is required to assume the rank of hief Master Sergeant. In addition to EPME requirements, superintendents are expected to take advantage of additional training in the areas of budget, manpower, resources, and personnel management and higher education, including advanced certification, is encouraged for professional development. 8. Training Decisions: The FETP uses a building block approach (simple to complex) to encompass the entire spectrum of training requirements for the Fighter ircraft Integrated vionics career field. The spectrum includes a strategy for when, where, and how to meet these training requirements. The strategy must be apparent and affordable to reduce duplication of training and eliminate a disjointed approach to training. The following training decisions were made by MFMs and Subject Matter Experts (SME) at the career field Specialty Training Requirements Team (STRT) 14-18 Sep 15. 8.1. Initial Skills: The STRT was tasked with reviewing the entire 23X4X STS. Each STS line item was evaluated based on capability and method of training, redundancy of documentation, and applicability. Occupational nalysis Report (OR) data was used to scrub requirements to determine whether items were suited for formal training. 8.2. Five-Skill Upgrade Training: ompletion of 2354 D is mandatory. Upgrade requirements 12
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 include completion of core tasks and identified work center requirements for their assigned weapons system and completion of MJOM Mandatory ourse List (MML) requirements as necessary based on assignment. Task qualification is all that is required for upgrade; there is no career field standard for proficiency. 8.3. Seven-Skill Upgrade Training: ompletion of the 2374 and 2X7X Ds is mandatory. Upgrade requirements include completion of core tasks and identified work center requirements for their assigned weapons system and completion of MJOM Mandatory ourse List (MML) requirements as necessary based on assignment. Task qualification is all that is required for upgrade; there is no career field standard for proficiency. In-residence school is not required for upgrade and there is no dvanced Distributed Learning (DL)/Distributed Learning (DL) in development. 9. Higher Education and dvanced ertification Opportunities. dvanced certifications and other additional off-duty education is a personal choice encouraged for the professional development of the entire enlisted force. 9.1. ommunity ollege of the ir Force (F) Degree Program: Enrollment in F occurs automatically upon completion of asic Military Training (MT). Degree completion; technical education; leadership, management and military studies; physical education; general education; and program elective requirements are identified in the F atalog which can be found on the ir University (U) site at http://www.airuniversity.af.mil/arnes/f/. 9.2. F cademic Programs. In addition to its associate degree program, F offers other credentialing programs (licensure and certification). Licensure is normally issued by federal, state, or local governmental agencies and is issued to individuals to practice in specific occupation. ertification is normally issued by non-governmental agencies, associations, schools, or industry-supported companies and are typically an optional credential. ir Force redentialing Opportunities On-Line (F-OOL) supports programs like ir Force irframe and Power plant (&P) ertification; F Instructor ertification; F Instructional Systems Development (ISD) ertification; Joint Service viation Maintenance Technician ertification ouncil (JSMT); and Professional Manager ertification (PM). Information on current programs is available via the ir Force Portal F site at https://www.my.af.mil/gcssaf/usf/ep/contentview.do?contenttype=editoril&contentid=c884f0041d2f51e01420946 7210912&programId=t884F0041D2F51E01420943D3F0911&channelPageId=s6925E134470 F5E044080020E3299 and the ir Force Virtual Education enter (FVE) site at https://www.my.af.mil/afvecprod/afvec/home.aspx. 9.3. ET Instructor Requirements. ET Instructors must possess, at a minimum, an associate degree or should be actively pursuing an associate degree. Developmental Special Duty (DSD) requires an ET instructor candidate to have a F degree or be within one year of completion (45 semester hours). degreed faculty is necessary to maintain accreditation through the Southern ssociation of olleges and Schools. 10. areer Field Path. Table 10.1 identifies career milestones for the 23X4X ir Force Specialty. Table 10.1 Enlisted areer Path Grade Requirements 13
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 Education and Training Requirements asic Military Training School pprentice Initial Skills (Technical School) (3-Skill ) Upgrade To Journeyman (5-Skill ) NOTE 4 omplete appropriate D(s) if/when available omplete all mandatory core tasks Minimum 12 months in Upgrade Training (UGT); 9 months UGT for individuals in retraining status Mandatory requirements listed in the FED Recommended by supervisor and approved by commander irman Leadership School (LS) NOTE 5 Phase 1 asic and omprehensive PME Resident LS required for promotion to SSgt NOTE 4 ttend formal OJT trainer course (FT) Maintain required task qualifications Upgrade To raftsman (7-Skill ) NOTE 4 Minimum rank of SSgt omplete appropriate D(s) if/when available ompete all mandatory core tasks ttend 7-skill level craftsman course (if required) Mandatory requirements listed in the FED Minimum 12 months in UGT; 6 months UGT for individuals in retraining status Recommended by supervisor and approved by commander NO Distance Learning ourse (DL) NOTE 5 Phase 2 asic EPME; formal name is ourse 15 irmen expected to enroll when selected for promotion to SSgt Noncommissioned Officer cademy (NO) Phase 2 omprehensive EPME omplete and pass resident LS (or DL for R) omplete and pass EPME Phase 2 DL Resident NO required for promotion to TSgt Rank mn 1 Sr Earliest Sew-On NOTE 1 6 months 10 months 36 mo. TIS & 20 mo. TIG or 28 mo. TIG verage Sew-On NOTE 2 6 months 10 months High Year Of Tenure (HYT) NOTE 3 2.5 years 8 years ertifier NOTE 4 e at least a SSgt (E-5) with a 5-skill level ttend formal ir Force Training ourse (FT) e capable of evaluating the task being certified e a person other than the trainer except for certain situations defined in FI 36-2201 SSgt 3 years 5.4 years 15 years TSgt 5 years 10.7 years 20 years 14
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 SNO DL NOTE 5 Phase 3 asic EPME; formal name is ourse 14 irmen expected to enroll when selected for promotion to MSgt USF Senior NO cademy (SNO) Phase 3 omprehensive EPME omplete and pass Phase 2 and 3 EPME DL (only Phase 3 for R) Resident SNO required for promotion to MSgt MSgt SMSgt 8 years 11 years 15.4 years 19.0 years 24 years 26 years Upgrade To Superintendent (9-Skill ) NOTE 4 Minimum rank of SMSgt Mandatory requirements listed in the FED MSgt 14 years 22.5 years 30 Years Recommended by supervisor and approved by commander Table data current as of pril-2017. NOTE 1: verage sew-on time is determined by the 23X4 FFM. NOTE 2: Earliest sew-on information is available in the Professional Development Guide (PDG) at http://www.studyguides.af.mil/. NOTE 3: HYT information is on the mypers site at https://mypers.af.mil/app/home, search High Year of Tenure. NOTE 4: Upgrade and trainer/certifier requirements are detailed in FI 36-2201, ir Force Training Program, available on the ir Force e-publishing site at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/. NOTE 5: EPME information is explained on the mypers site at https://mypers.af.mil/app/home, search EPME. The policy detailed becomes effective with the 2018 promotion cycle. SETION - SKILL LEVEL TRINING REQUIREMENTS 11. Purpose. Skill level training requirements in this career field are defined in terms of tasks and knowledge requirements. This section outlines the specialty qualification requirements for each skill level in broad, general terms and establishes the mandatory requirements for entry, award, and retention of each skill level. The specific tasks and knowledge training requirements are identified in the attached STS. 12. Specialty Qualification Requirements. 12.1. Knowledge, Education, Training, and Experience. Refer to the FED, accessible via mypers at https://mypers.af.mil/app/home, search for FED. 12.1.1. Helper, pprentice, Journeyman, and raftsman. Refer to FS 2374, raftsman/fs 2354*, Journeyman/FS 2334*, pprentice/fs 2314*, Helper, titled FIGHTER IRRFT INTEGRTED VIONIS, in FED Section II, for specialty qualification information for 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-skill level personnel. 12.1.2. EM and Superintendent. Refer to EM ode 2300/FS 2390, Superintendent, titled FIGHTER/REMOTELY PILOTED IRRFT MINTENNE, in FED Section II, for specialty qualification information for 9-skill level and EM personnel. 12.2. Training Sources and Implementation: 12.2.1. pprentice Training: The initial skills courses (J3QR2334X-0XX and J3R2334X- 15
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 0XXX) will provide the required knowledge the trainee needs at their first duty location. The training encompasses basic electronic principles, system theory and operation, system components, and component removal and installation. s will use representative aircraft and/or trainers to accomplish the system specific training requirements. dditionally, the trainee will be introduced to maintenance concepts, practices and documentation, the use of technical publications, and support equipment. Unless waived by the FFM, the initial skills course is a requirement upon entry into the career field. s are awarded a 3-skill level upon completion of the initial skills course. 12.2.2. Journeyman Training: s enter into 5-skill level Up-Grade Training (UGT) upon arrival at their first duty station. ore and work center tasks in the trainee s Job Qualification Standard (JQS) are trained via OJT and, when mandated, MJOM specific courses. The 2354 and 2354X Ds provide the required career knowledge training. The Ds are written to build on the trainee's current knowledge base and provide more in-depth knowledge to support OJT requirements. 12.2.3. raftsman Training: s enter into 7-skill level UGT when selected for promotion to Staff Sergeant. ore and work center tasks in the trainee s JQS are trained via OJT and, when mandated, MJOM specific courses. The 2374 Ds provide career knowledge training. The 2X7X Ds provide advanced management and supervisory knowledge. NOTE: The 2X7X Ds are managed using a stand-alone STRT process. s a result, ttachment is not current as of the date of this publication. It not intended to be used to identify work center requirements; it is provided so that supervisors are aware of the proficiency levels trainees should possess when complete and to highlight the training references that were used to develop the Ds. 12.2.4. Superintendent Training: The 9-skill level is awarded upon promotion to Senior Master Sergeant. When necessary, unit OJT is used for training. In addition to 7-skill level qualifications, an individual must possess advanced skills and knowledge of concepts and principles in the management of aircraft maintenance. The 9-skill level needs to be an effective leader; must be able to forecast, budget, and manage funds and other resources to include manning; must be knowledgeable of federal and local environmental standards; and must ensure adherence to the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials. SETION D - RESOURE ONSTRINTS 13. Purpose. This section of the FETP identifies known resource constraints, which preclude optimum and desired training from being developed or conducted, including information such as cost and manpower. Narrative explanations of each resource constraint and an impact statement describing what effect each constraint has on training are included. lso included in this section are actions required, office of primary responsibility, and target completion dates. Resource constraints will be, as a minimum, reviewed and updated annually. 14. pprentice Training. The school house does not have an actual Sniper POD to facilitate the Sniper POD Operational heckout (task 7.2.3.2.) and there is a difference in the task proficiency level taught to in the F-15 and F-16 courses versus in the -10 course. NOTE: No training constraint exists because each course is being taught to the agreed upon proficiency level; this entry explains why the proficiency code reads 2b/1b. 16
23X4X FETP, 5 Oct 2017 14.1. The -10 Integrated vionics Systems apprentice course (J3R2334-000) trains students using an interactive computer based simulator. Students will know all steps of the operational checkout (proficiency code 1b ) upon completion of training. 14.2. The F-15 apprentice course (J3R2334-025) and F-16 apprentice courses (J3R2334-026) train students using a trainer. Students will be partially proficient on the task (proficiency code 2b ) upon completion of training. 15. Journeyman Training. No resource constraints identified. 16. raftsman Training. No resource constraints identified. SETION E TRNSITIONL TRINING GUIDE 17. There is currently no transitional training requirements. This area is reserved. 17
23X4 FETP, 5 Oct 2017 PRT II SETION - SPEILTY TRINING STNDRD (STS) 1. Implementation: The STS will be used for technical training provided by ET for classes beginning FY17; vionic Fundamental will begin 6 Oct 17 and Follow-On courses will begin 5 Dec 17. The STS is organized in attachments to this document for General training requirements (applicable to all systems) and individual attachments for each Mission Design Series (MDS) and off equipment systems. 1.1. Wartime Requirements. When necessary, the FFM can direct expedited training to support wartime requirements. If implemented, all task and knowledge taught in the initial skills courses will continue to be taught in the wartime initial skills courses, the training timeline will just be compressed as able. For example, if a course was currently being taught 5 days a week on day-shift, the wartime course would provide the same training to trainees, but might be taught 6 days a week on day-, swing-, and mid-shift. 2. Documentation: s prescribed in FI 36-2201, ir Force Training Program, (refer to applicable attachments): 2.1. olumn 1 (Task, Knowledge, and Technical References): The most common tasks, knowledge, and Technical References (TR) necessary for irmen to perform duties in the 3-, 5-, and 7-skill level. Not all tasks apply to every work center. 2.1.1. It is the work center supervisor s job to identify work center requirements and build a Master Training Plan (MTP) to train assigned trainees to the requirements. Individual JQS should be tailored to the trainees skill level and duty position. 2.1.2. For OJT, the tasks in column 1 are trained and qualified to the go/no go level (3c). Go means the individual can perform the task without assistance and meets local requirements for accuracy, timeliness, and correct procedures. 2.1.3. Unless mandated by another source (e.g. engine run currency requirements in FI 21-101), there is no career field standard for proficiency. Once a trainee is qualified on a task, she or he remains qualified unless de-certified IW FI 36-2201. 2.2. olumn 2 (ore Tasks): Tasks identified with an asterisk (*) are specialty-wide training requirements. ertification on all shop/flight line core tasks must be completed for skill level upgrade. 2.2.1. s are only required to qualify on core tasks applicable to their assigned aircraft or systems; i.e. if the STS lists two separate Heads Up Display (HUD) systems, and the operational check for both is identified as a core task, the trainee only has to qualify on the HUD system installed on the aircraft assigned at the trainees locations. 2.2.2. When a base has multiple MDS or off-equipment systems assigned, trainees are only required to complete core task training on the MDS or off-equipment systems assigned to their unit. 18
23X4 FETP, 5 Oct 2017 2.2.3. ore tasks that are not applicable to base assigned aircraft or equipment are not required for upgrade (units are not required to send personnel TDY for core task training.) 2.2.4. ore tasks identified with *R are optional for ir Force Reserve ommand (FR) and ir National Guard (NG) traditional personnel. Full time personnel are required to qualify on all identified core tasks. 2.3. olumn 3 (ertification for OJT): Used to record completion of tasks and knowledge training requirements. If available, use an automated training management systems to document technician qualifications. Task certification must show a certification/completion date. 2.4. olumn 4 (Proficiency odes Used To Indicate Training/): Identifies the proficiency a trainee should be able to demonstrate on the job after completing formal training or a D. ttachment 1 contains the proficiency code key. 2.4.1. olumn 4 items marked with both a proficiency code and a caret (Ex: ^) will be taught in vionics Fundamentals. 2.4.2. olumn 4 identifies the established task and/or knowledge requirement for in-residence training. When two codes are used in column 4 (e.g., 2b/b), the second code indicates the level of training provided in the course due to equipment shortages or other resource constraints. 2.4.3. olumns 4 and 4 identify the established knowledge requirement for Ds. See the Unit Training Manager (UTM) for current D listing. 3. Job Qualification Standard (JQS): The STS becomes a JQS for OJT when placed in Training usiness rea (T) or F Form 623, On-The-Job Training Record, and used according to FI 36-2201. When used as a JQS, the following requirements apply: 3.1. Document and certify completion of training IW FI 36-2201. Load the tasks into T as a JQS and add them to the applicable Individual Training Plan (ITP). 3.2. ll FJQSs and previous FETPs are replaced by this FETP; therefore, transcribing of all training records to this FETP STS is mandatory. Use the FETP STS (or automated STS) to identify and certify all past and current qualifications. Document and certify all previous and current training IW FI 36-2201. 4. Specialty Knowledge Tests (SKT). The STS serves as a guide for development of promotion tests used in WPS. SKTs are developed at the USF Occupational Measurement Squadron, by SNOs with extensive practical experience in their career field. The tests sample knowledge of STS subject matter areas judged by test development team members as most appropriate for promotion to higher grades. Questions are based upon study references listed in the WPS catalog. Individual responsibilities are in FI 36-2502, irman Promotion/Demotion Programs. WPS is not applicable to the FR or NG. 19
23X4 FETP, 5 Oct 2017 SETION OURSE OJETIVE LIST (OL) 5. Initial skills training is not designed to result in a mission ready technician. When evaluating course graduates, supervisors should use column 4 of the STS as a guide. Review column 4 to determine the proficiency level of a particular task or knowledge item. Review attachment 1 of this FETP for an explanation of the proficiency codes. Then compare the proficiency of the trainee to the proficiency expected upon completion of the course. NOTE: Most task performance is taught to the 2b proficiency level which means the students can do most parts of the task, but does need assistance on the hardest parts of the task (partially proficient). The student can also determine step-by-step procedures for doing the task. 6. Recommendations: omments and recommendations are invited concerning the quality of training ET graduates received. The 782 TRG ustomer Service Information Line (SIL) is available for supervisors to identify training concerns on tasks/knowledge items listed in this STS. Please reference specific STS line items and address your comments to: 782SIL@us.af.mil or call the SIL at DSN 736-2574 anytime. SETION - SUPPORT MTERIL. 7. There are currently no support material requirements. This area is reserved. SETION D - TRINING OURSE INDEX. 8. Purpose. This index lists mandatory formal training including ir Force in-residence, field, ir Force areer Development cademy (FD), and exportable courses used to support training for this specialty. 9. ir Force In-Resident ourses. OURSE NO. NOTE 1 J3QR2334X-0XX NOTE 2 OURSE TITLE LOTION USER vionics Fundamentals (vf) NOTE 3 Sheppard F F J3R2334-000 -10 Integrated vionic Systems pprentice Sheppard F F J3R2334-025 F-15 Integrated vionic Systems pprentice Sheppard F F J3R2334-026 F-16 Integrated vionic Systems pprentice Sheppard F F NOTE 1: For information on the ET formal courses listed, refer to Education and Training ourse nnouncements at https://etca.randolph.af.mil/. NOTE 2: In the course announcement, the course number listed above are followed by the current revision number, e.g. the most current vionics Fundamentals course at the time the FETP was published was J3QR2334X-0XX; a year from now the most current revision might be J3QTR2334-0XXD NOTE 3: ll shreds attend the same vf course but the course number is different depending on his or her shred; e.g. for 2334 irmen the vf course number is J3QR2334-000; for 2334 irmen the vf course number is J3QR2334-026. 20
23X4 FETP, 5 Oct 2017 10. ir Force areer Development cademy (FD) ourses. U/4L is responsible for managing the D program. Their website is http://www.au.af.mil/au/afiadl/. The 2354X and 2374 Ds are managed by the ircraft vionics FFM and updates and managed as part of the Legacy Fighter STRT. The 2X7X Ds are managed by the ircraft Systems FFM and updates are managed via a stand-alone STRT. OURSE NO. OURSE TITLE USER D 2354 Integrated Fighter vionic Systems Journeyman F D 2354-10/U-2 vionic Systems Journeyman F D 2354 F-15 vionic Systems Journeyman F D 2354 F-16 vionic Systems Journeyman F D 2374-10/F-15/F-16/U-2 vionic Systems raftsman F D 2X7X erospace Maintenance raftsman F 11. Interactive ourseware (IW). Interactive courses (not always applicable) are available via The Griffin website at https://367trss.hill.af.mil/. OPR contact information is as follows: 365 TRSS 982 MXS/LGMS 6058 spen venue Instructional Technology Unit Hill F, UT 84056-5805 912 I venue, Suite 4 DSN 777-7830/8741 Sheppard F, TX 76311-2334 DSN 736-3834 21
23X4 FETP, 5 Oct 2017 SETION E - MJOM UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS. 12. The MMLs identify mandatory maintenance training requirements for initial skills (technical school) graduates, retrainees, and personnel with no experience on assigned MDS or EW systems. They also ensure maintenance personnel receive training commensurate to their current duty position. The FR and NG do not publish MMLs and their personnel are not subject to their requirements. ll other commands publish an MML as appropriate and have decision authority with regard to which MJOM personnel the MML applies to; e.g., whether M personnel assigned to a Total Force Squadron in New Hampshire are subject to M s MML is up to M. ll MML courses will be identified as a priority on the F Form 898. ontact your UTM for the most current version of your MJOM s MML. Y ORDER OF THE SERETRY OF THE IR FORE OFFIIL JOHN. OOPER Lieutenant General, USF DS/Logistics, Engineering & Force Protection 8 ttachments 1. Proficiency ode Key (Mandatory) 2. General Training Requirements (Mandatory) 3. -10 Training Requirements (Mandatory for -10 Personnel) 4. F-15 Training Requirements (Mandatory for F-15 Personnel) 5. F-16 Training Requirements (Mandatory for F-16 Personnel) 6. U-2 Training Requirements (Mandatory for U-2 Personnel) 7. POD Training Requirements (Mandatory for pplicable Personnel). 2X7X erospace Maintenance raftsman (Mandatory for 7-Skill s and Personnel in 7-Skill Upgrade) NOTE: Use of at least one of attachments three through six is required. 22
ttachment 1 This lock Is For Identification Purposes Only Name Of : Printed Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) (Written) N/I N/I N/I N/I N/I N/I N/I Printed Name Of Training/ertifying Official nd Written N/I N/I N/I N/I N/I N/I N/I Scale Value QULITTIVE REQUIREMENTS Proficiency ode Key Definition: The individual 1 IS EXTREMELY LIMITED (an do simple parts of the task. Needs to be told or shown how to do most of the task.) Task IS PRTILLY PROFIIENT (an do most parts of the task. Needs only help on hardest 2 parts.) Performance 3 IS OMPETENT (an do all parts of the task. Needs only a spot check of completed work.) s IS HIGHLY PROFIIENT (an do the complete task quickly and accurately. an tell or 4 show others how to do the task.) a KNOWS NOMENLTURE (an name parts, tools, and simple facts about the task. ) *Task b KNOWS PROEDURES (an determine step by step procedures for doing the task. ) Knowledge KNOWS OPERTING PRINIPLES (an identify why and when the task must be done and c why each step is needed.) s d KNOWS DVNED THEORY (an predict, isolate, and resolve problems about the task.) KNOWS FTS (an identify basic facts and terms about the subject.) **Subject KNOWS PRINIPLES (an identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about the subject.) Knowledge KNOWS NLYSIS (an analyze facts and principles and draw conclusions about the subject.) s KNOWS EVLUTION (an evaluate conditions and make proper decisions about the D subject.) Explanations * task knowledge scale value may be used alone or with a task performance scale value to define a level of knowledge for a specific task (ex. b and 1b). ** subject knowledge scale value is used alone to define a level of knowledge for a subject not directly related to any specific task, or for a subject common to several tasks. - This mark is used alone instead of a scale value to show that no proficiency training is provided in the course or D. ^ This mark is used in course columns to identify what tasks are taught in vionics Fundamentals (ex. ^). / This mark is used in course columns to show training requirements not met due to limitations in resources (3c/b, 2/b/b, 3c/-, etc.). The first code is the training requirement and the second code indicates the level of training provided due to equipment shortages or other resource constraints. NOTE: ll tasks and knowledge items shown with a proficiency or knowledge code are trained during wartime. 1-1